Entry rules, eTravel, visa extensions, onward tickets and the forms nobody explains. Every guide below is written and fact-checked by the PANA.PH Philippines travel team — prices, schedules and fees are re-checked before publishing.
How Long You Get Visa-Free in the Philippines: The Three Bands, Compared
Most passports get 30 days on arrival. Brazil and Israel get 59. India, China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan get 14 - and …
Getting a Philippine SIM as a Tourist: Registration, the 30-Day Clock, and the eSIM Alternative
Registration is compulsory under the SIM Registration Act, and a SIM registered to a tourist passport is valid 30 days b…
Flying a Drone in the Philippines in 2026: The CAAP Registration Walkthrough for Visitors
Anything over 250 grams needs registering with CAAP, at a one-time fee around PHP 1,000, and the portal accepts foreign …
Extending a Philippines Tourist Visa: The Bureau of Immigration Walkthrough
A first extension buys you 29 more days and costs roughly PHP 3,000 at a district office. Here is what to bring, which o…
Philippines eTravel Registration: What Actually Happens at Arrival (2026)
eTravel is free, takes about six minutes, and must be filed within 72 hours of your flight. Here is the exact form, the …
Philippines Drone Rules 2026: A Tourist's Guide
How to fly a drone legally in the Philippines in 2026: CAAP registration, weight limits, no-fly zones, permits, customs,…
Philippines Visa & Entry Requirements 2026: The Complete Guide by Nationality
A data-driven 2026 reference on entering the Philippines: visa-free stay lengths by nationality, how to extend a tourist…
Philippines Visa Guide 2026: Do You Need a Visa? (Entry Requirements by Country)
Most visitors get 30 days visa-free on arrival. But the rules differ by passport, and extending your stay has specific s…
Balikbayan Privilege: 1-Year Visa-Free Stay for Former Filipinos (2026)
Former Filipino citizens with a Canadian passport - and their families - can stay in the Philippines visa-free for one y…
Philippines Tourist Visa Extension 2026: Costs & Overstay
How to extend your Philippines tourist visa, how long you can stay, the real 2026 costs in pesos, and what overstay pena…